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adidas & FC Bayern München unveil ‘Munich Is Red and White’ home jersey
Mumbai: adidas revealed the FC Bayern München home jersey for the 2023/24 season, celebrating the club’s unique connection to red and white.
The jersey reinterprets the iconic hues – that represent the club’s identity and commitment – by revisiting the archive and updating it for the 2023 season. Simplistic in its celebration of colour, the shirt’s predominantly crisp white base is decked with bold deep red sleeves, in a nod to the first home kit worn by the team in the club’s first season in Germany’s top division. The inside of the collar completes the design story featuring the message “Rot & Weiß ein Leben lang” – translated to ‘red & white for life’; a reference to one the club’s bylaws that home kits must feature red and white.
Highlighting the connection of FC Bayern München to its colours as well as to the city of Munich – one that transcends the mere football audience, adidas and the club are teaming up with the Superbloom festival (taking place on second and third of September) in the Bavarian capital to elevate the story and demonstrate that Munich is red and white as well.
adidas football senior product manager Lisa Datz said, “The combination of red and white represents the identity of FC Bayern Munich – and has done so for more than a century. These colours represent pride, unwavering confidence, and great triumphs. With this new kit we are highlighting the importance of these colours to the club and can’t wait to see it on the pitch and on the fans as we embark on the next chapter of the red and white success story together.”
The on-field version of the shirt is constructed using materials and textures to feel cool, adidas HEAT.RDY is optimised to keep you comfortable. While the replica jersey features AEROREADY technology, which uses sweat-wicking or absorbent materials to keep the body feeling dry.
FC Bayern München striker and club legend, Thomas Müller said, “The colors red and white have been with me all my life. With this traditional design, the new home shirt stands for the success story of FC Bayern Munich.”
FC Bayern München player, Lina Magull, said, “When you think of FC Bayern, images of red and white immediately come to mind. Even as a child, my room was decorated in these colours, and it’s a dream to be able to wear them on the pitch. The new jersey combines history and elegance – and we want to do justice to these colours.”
Both versions of the new jersey are made with 100 per cent recycled polyester, continuing adidas’ ongoing commitment to help end plastic waste. Earlier this year, adidas announced that it is ahead of schedule in its journey to replace virgin polyester with recycled polyester in its products wherever possible by the end of 2024.
The home jersey will be worn on pitch for the first time against RB Leipzig on 20 May and is available from 17 May to purchase via FC Bayern München stores, selected adidas retail stores, and adidas.com/football. It will be available from €100.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
